Very happy to report that all areas currently under our control within the property near the Lion’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem are now renovated and populated by young, idealistic Jewish residents. This is a HUGE success! This is an area where not only have Jews not lived since 1936, but Jews weren’t even able to walk in this area up until just one year ago!

Epic day today in Hevron – First Torah reading in the Ancient Synagogue in over 900 years! Made possible by Aish4AEPi, the Rabinowitz Family, the Prell Family, the Gottesman Family, the Bieda Family and tons of volunteers over the past few years!

MAZEL TOV to former Jerusalem Heritage House guest and manager David Glat and his wife Shira on the birth of a baby boy! May they merit to enter him into the covenant of Abraham at the right and proper time. #realjewishcontinuity

Next day response to brutal attack on Jewish child in Hevron over Shabbos. We went to the site of the attack, worked with local kids to develop the area and gave presents to the victim of the attack. It was the right and proper thing to do and if you support the Jerusalem Heritage House, then you were there as well.

We prepared for the Holiday of Sukkos by finishing a new Torah Scroll for the Jerusalem Heritage House in memory of our “lone soldier” Sgt. Max Steinberg, hy’d. Max tragically fell in Gaza during Operation “Protective Edge”.

Jerusalem Heritage House Inspires All Types of Jews
On today’s Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Rabbi Ben Packer Director of the Jerusalem Heritage House. The organization, based in the Old City, runs a hostel which serves…

At Beit Machpelah in Hevron – showing support and giving treats to the kids inside. Outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs. We prayed mincha and attended a Bris! Now we can stand up! Made the doorway bigger! This is the top of an old doorway we discovered!

End of a busy week! Today we worked in Kfar Teimanim/Silwan at the reclaimed Yemenite Synagogue and the Lions Gate property.
(Earlier in the week, we worked in Hevron and at Sde Boaz in Gush Etzion.
While the arabs rage, we strengthen the Jewish Presence!!!)

This past Friday night, there was a terrible terrorist attack. Today we reclaimed another Jewish-owned historic apartment near the Lions Gate. They attack, but we keep strengthening the Jewish Presence!!!!

AMAZING SUCCESS! Strengthening and beautifying the Jewish Presence in the Old City of Jerusalem. More to come! Big plans for this place! (Yes, it’s in the “muslim quarter. No, abbas didn’t give permission)

First time picking cherries; not the first time delivering much needed Jewish books to a new, strategic Synagogue and taking first-timers to visit and pray in Hevron at the Tomb of the Patriarchs. ANOTHER GREAT DAY! All we do is win!

There is now a Shatnez checking store open in the “arab shuk” of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of its liberation!
More on Shatnez: http://www.aish.com/jl/m/mm/48948976.html

In the last 24 hours, we have moved a family into a new Jewish residence in the “muslim quarter” of the Old City of Jerusalem, delivered 80 donated prayer books for a high school in Elon Moreh (northern Shomron) and delivered new beds to new Jewish residences in Hevron!

http://JooTube.TV Rabbi Ben Packer of Jerusalem Heritage House in East Jerusalem addresses Americans on how things are, and should continue to evolve positively. He responds to members of this salon, organized by Sheryl Giffis. Videography by Howard Reichman of Village Filmworks.

Ain’t no rain gonna keep us from going and strengthening the Jewish Presence in Hevron! We put down the final pieces of turf at the outdoor study area in Hevron today. Still need to dig alot more, but it looks great!

Busy day: taking a lone soldier back to base, picking up some new synagogue furniture for the ancient synagogue in Hevron, seeing another lone soldier in the Old City and guests still working to strengthen the Jewish Presence in Jerusalem! Still not done yet!

Many of our friends recently sent financial support and encouragement for our work contrary to the new UN Security Council Resolution. Today we did just that in Hevron! Enjoy and hope you are happy with your investment in our efforts!

Happy Hanukkah from the Jerusalem Heritage House in the liberated Old City of Jerusalem. This Hanukkah has been quite a special one, mostly because of all the attacks at the UN and in DC against us even being here.

Today we participated in a prayer service for a young boy’s first time putting on tefillin. Unfortunately, his father couldn’t be there because he was brutally murdered in a stabbing attack exactly one year ago.The prayer service was held in

Totally serious – we had this Birthright extender (first of the season!!) helping to redeem the Old City of Jerusalem within 5 minutes of his arrival in the House. Other folks be raisin’ money, we busy raisin’ Jerusalem!!!

Shalom Everyone,
Its almost “Birthright Season” and its near the end of the fiscal year as well! We’ve been very busy (in a very good way!!) with our “lone soldiers” and strengthening the Jewish Presence. Please check out the pics below

We visited the recently attacked community of Neve Tzuf today; donated clothes, saw the damage and saw the Kiddush Hashem of how much clothes and supplies people have sent to help those who lost their homes. Neve Tzuf will only grow stronger and stronger!!!

INCREDIBLE SUCCESS THIS MORNING! Furniture moved into the newest reclaimed property in the “muslim quarter” of the Old City. Great work by our guys! They deserved a celebratory and tasty breakfast afterwards!

Last night, we helped a Jewish Family return to a portion of a property that Jews were forced to flee from 80 years ago. They are the newest Jewish Family in the “muslim quarter” of the Old City of Jerusalem. But not for long, many more to come!

With the Stuchiner Rebbe’s nephew at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron. we Added New piece of turf at the tomb of Ruth and Yishai! We also moved rocks, so we can expand the usable area and strengthen the Jewish Presence there!

With your support and encouragement, we are continuing to do amazing things this summer at the Jerusalem Heritage House! Possibly the two biggest challenges facing the Jewish people today are creating strong Jewish personal identity among our youth and combating the global anti-Israel/BDS bias.

Every trip to Hevron is AMAZING!!! Heritage House took our guests from our free hostel in the old city to Hebron to experience the city there. we also worked on our project, renovating an ancient Synagogue.

Shalom Everyone,
We had an AMAZING Shavuos holiday at the Jerusalem Heritage House. Packed house with “lone soldiers” and Birthright Israel extenders, various Jewish educational opportunities throughout the Old City, festive dairy meal, and prayers at the Kotel HaKatan (the “Little Western Wall).

Profile of Satchel Kornfeld one of our newest lone soldiers. Originally from Oregon, Satchel moved east after high school living in D.C. for 3 years, followed by 3 years in Maryland. After visiting Israel on the Taglit Birthright program in 2012 and learning a little about his Jewish heritage, Satchel decided to return to Israel with intensions of volunteering in the Israeli Defense Force in the Winter of 2015. After a short time in Tel Aviv, He came to the Heritage House…

After the recent horrible terrorist attack in a Synagogue in Jerusalem, we decided to launch a project to strengthen specific synagogues located in strategic new communities throughout Israel. We have started this project with the synagogue in Kfar Tapuach West, a pioneering community in Israel.

We have had an AMAZING Birthright season, hosting tons and tons of guests! Giving constant tours, classes and advice (beds, food, HEAT, and clean laundry) to so many that stuck around to see more of what Israel and Judaism have to offer. At the same time, we did not neglect our dear “lone soldiers” and our various projects to strengthen the Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel. Whether it was raining, snowing or sunny – we made every day count!

[title type=”h1″ font_size=”” font_family=”Open Sans:300,400,400italic,600,700″ line_height=”” bottom_indent=”” align=”center”]Its been an absolutely incredible year for the Jerusalem Heritage House![/title] Shana Tova – Happy Jewish New Year from the Old City of Jerusalem!! Its been an incredible year for the Jerusalem Heritage House, with more accomplishments than any newsletter could possibly contain. We had many, many highs…

Heritage House took post Birthright Guests to a traditional Jewish wedding. Wedding was for the son of the founder of Israel Free spirit a provider of Birthright. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”w” show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”the Heritage House guests with the host of the wedding, ready to have some fun! also in the picture…

Had an Amazing Shabbos! with Birthright Israel extenders and extenders from other programs, as well as random Jewish travelers and “lone soldiers” – the Heritage House was packed with mattresses on the roof and throughout the heritage house. Heres a picture from the end of third meal at the Heritage House, Help us continue hosting…

Guests of the Heritage House and Heritage House “lone soldiers” celebrate the day Jerusalem was Liberated with a BBQ in true Heritage House style. Happy Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day)! [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”y” show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”Guests and “lone soldiers” celebrate the day Jerusalem was Liberated with a BBQ in true Heritage House style.…

[title type=”h1″ font_size=”” font_family=”none” line_height=”” bottom_indent=”” align=”center”]Shalom Everyone! Its Birthright Season![/title] [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”u” show_border=”1″ align=”right” width=”300″ height=”200″ image_alt=”Rabbi Ben Packer, Director of the Heritage House gave a tour of the Old City to a group of “Israel 2.0″ Participants” link_title=”Rabbi Ben Packer, Director of the Heritage House gave a tour of the…

Happy Yom Ha’Atzmaut! Israeli Independence day! Lone Soldiers of the Jerusalem Heritage House, and Guests of the Jerusalem Heritage House, home enjoying a BBQ in honor of the day. Support all we do for Lone Soldiers and others in honor of Israel’s 66th birthday! http://www.heritagehouse.org.il/donate/

House is Packed for Shabbos with Australians, Masa Programs Participants and Lone Soldiers, looking forward to an awesome Shabbos, also check out what we have for third meal, want to sponsor next weeks, go towww.heritagehouse.org.il/donate [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”1″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”300″ image_alt=”Heritage House is full for Shabbos!” link_title=”Heritage House is full for…

The Jerusalem Heritage House would like to Wish Mazel Tov to Rabbi Ben Packer and Esther Packer on the Bris of their son Arieh Packer. Named in memory of Rabbi Packer’s Grandfather. May the Family receive lots of Nachas (joy) from the child. you can make a donation in honor of this momentous event at http://www.heritagehouse.org.il/donate/ [image target=”_self”…

Heritage House Guests and Rabbi Ben Packer Director of the Heritage House clear out a room in hebron. The room is part of an ancient synagogue and is now able to be used again as a synagogue and study area, thanks to the donations of shtenders to the site by generous supporters of the Heritage…

Rabbi Ben Packer, director of the Jerusalem Heritage House, Brings more guests to Hebron the city of the Patriarchs. We toured the community there, visited our “Lone Soldiers” that keep us safe, and worked on our project of excavating an ancient Synagogue .

Jerusalem Heritage House guests go to Hebron on succot for a day of touring. the entire Tomb of the patriarchs are open, only open for 10 days a year this day was one of them. music by famous artist and food entertainment. Jerusalem Heritage House takes our guests to fun events happening around Israel. [image…

after a day of fasting and prayer on Yom Kipur, Jerusalem Heritage House Guests, on Motzi Yom Kipur, started right away on their Mitzvahs going to do the last grape Harvest of the year. Jerusalem Heritage House Guests went to Aish Kodesh, near Shiloh, for the last grape harvest of the season! We had 7 guys from the…

Its a mitzvah to eat before Yom Kippur – and we love such mitzvahs at the Jerusalem Heritage House! Thanks to our many sponsors for this incredible feast before Yom Kippur –Josh Gruenbaum, Kathryn Crosby, Steven Reiss, David Sussman, Marcy Sern Sussman, Levi Farkas, Linda Leibovits, Meghann and Ben Schwartz and others! And thanks toMatthew Glassman, Alex Ziegler and Esther Packer for planning and preparing…

Not only does Jerusalem Heritage House provide free housing and accomidations in the Heart of the Old City of Jerusalem, but the Jerusalem Heritage House also provides trips, activities and tours to connect Jerusalem Heritage House’s guests to Israel and the Jewish people. One type of trip or activity is to go grape harvesting. Jerusalem…

In the final hours of the year, the Jerusalem Heritage House decided to embark upon an educational and inspirational visit to the Tomb and Neighborhood of Shimon HaTzadik, who used to say: “The whole world stands on three things: Torah study, Service of G-d and Kind deeds” – we did them all today! Great end…

Mazel Tov and Congrats to the Jeursalem Heritage House Lone Soldier Ben Key on his Swearing in ceremony to the Nahal Infantry Brigade. May he continue to have success in the army! [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”55″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”600″ image_alt=”Rabbi Ben Packer Director of the Jerusalem Heritage House and Jerusalem Heritage House’s Ben…

Working in Hebron is a fulfilling and rewarding experience, guests get the opportunity to visit one of the most acient cities in the world. Hebron is also one of the most important and stratigic city for israel and the Jewish people. our guests get to make a lasting impact on the city by excavating a…

Jerusalem Heritage House guests take a trip to hebron to work on the Acient Synagogue near the kever of ruth and yishai, [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”5″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”400″ height=”600″ image_alt=”Red Junger a guest of the Heritage House and Rabbi Ben Packer in front of the cave of the patriarchs” link_title=”Red Junger a guest…

Hebron Project continues… and the Jerusalem Heritage House continues to bring guests to Hebron to tour and to work. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”5″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”400″ height=”600″ image_alt=”Rabbi Ben Packer with Guests from the Jerusalem Heritage House in front of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron. for a day of touring and excavating,…

Jerusalem Heritage House went to the Shomron to work on the Vineyard there. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”1″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”Heritage House, guests and Director Rabbi Ben Packer Working in the fields of the Shomron near shilo” link_title=”Heritage House, guests and Director Rabbi Ben Packer Working in the fields of the Shomron near…

the Work to Restore an Ancient Synagogue Continues with a recent trip to the holy city of Hebron. The Project is coming along but there’s still more work to be done. sponsor a trip at www.heritagehouse.org.il/donate [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”h” show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”250″ image_alt=”Heritage House Guests, and Rabbi Ben Packer Davening in the Tomb…

Rabbi Ben Packer Give his free “off the beaten path” tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. The tour takes guests to places Birthright does not go. To sponsor a tour and support us please Donate Here [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”old” show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”Jerusalem Heritage House Guests Look out over the old…

Rabbi Ben Packer, Director of the Jerusalem Heritage House gives his Famous Tour of Hevron to new Olim (immigrants), who had never been there before. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”4″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”Rabbi Ben Packer, Director of the Jerusalem Heritage House gives an explanation of the cave of the Patriarchs to guests of the Jerusalem…

Guests from Argentina went to Hebron for the first time! We gave them a tour and they helped out in our excavations of an ancient synagogue there. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”3″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”Group in front of the Cave of the Patriarchs — ‎with Andrés Lozano, Anahina Azar, Gabriel Gallina Palchik, Ben…

Jerusalem Heritage House guests tour Mount Zion as part of a Weekly tour put on by the Israel Land Fund. The tour is every Wednesday at noon. Israel held on to it for dear life in 1948 when Jewish fighters fended off waves of Arab attacks. Mt. Zion home of King David’s Tomb is synonymous…

The Jerusalem Heritage House had eight “lone Soldiers” graduate from Mikve Alon, the military base in the north that teaches Hebrew to non-Hebrew speaking soldiers. Rabbi Ben Packer, Director of the Jerusalem Heritage House and Alex Winston at the front gate sign [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”1″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”600″ height=”400″ image_alt=”Packer and Winston” link_title=””…

[title type=”h1″ font_size=”” font_family=”none” line_height=”” bottom_indent=”” align=”center”]Shalom Everyone![/title] Our summer is already off to an AMAZING start at the Jerusalem Heritage House! We have been fortunate to already be able to host tons of new visiting Birthright Israel participants and other young Jewish travelers who have chosen to extend their trips here over the past…

Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut are very emotional and exciting times here in Israel. This year, it was especially inspiring and meaningful as we were able to spend these significant and important days of national unity with so many of our very own “Lone Soldiers”, here in Israel on their own for the purpose of…

In other news on what were doing these post Pesach days leading up to Shavuot – we are continuing the important excavation project of the ancient synagogue in Hevron. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”1″ show_border=”1″ align=”none” width=”673″ height=”368″ image_alt=”” link_title=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=””]http://www.heritagehouse.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Hebron-Work-0681.jpg[/image] We have made tremendous progress and are planning to install electricity…

Visiting Hevron on Pesach! First visit for most of the guys! The entire Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs open to Jews – great first-time experience! Also visited the ancient synagogue we are excavating there – no work done on Pesach, but we’ll be ready to go right after the holiday! For now, we are…

The Jerusalem Heritage House has started excavations on an ancient Synagogue in Hebron, Located near the graves of Ruth and Yishai, this building is thought to be Pre-crusader period and is currently filled with rocks. check back for more progress in the Jerusalem Heritage House’s attempt to excavate the site. [image target=”_self” action=”fancybox” image_action_link=”http://” fancybox_group=”5″…

Keep removing our posts .... But too late you have been screenshot , photos spread all over the the web and FB ... Your address is circulating all over the web so expect a BOYCOTT !!! We wont forget how you disgraced and mocked the dead of hero and PEACE ACTIVIST Rachel Corrie .. Hang your heads in shame (But yo wont as you are Satanic Ziorats ) ! Free Palestine and screw you IsraHELL !

Stevie Joanne Clarke7/21/2013

Fantastic location and hilarious owner, come for nice homely housing in the middle of the Old City

Eli Seidman-Deutsch4/14/2016

I had a phenomenal time at the Jerusalem Heritage House! I met lots of great people and the work and classes we did made this experience so much better. I'd like to thank Packer, Glassman and the rest of the HH crew for an unforgettable time. Adios!

Bradley Some7/28/2016

YOU GUYS ROCK MY ISRAELI WORLD! Never thought being a non-Jew could be so enlightening and fun in a Jewish world!

Michael Ganoe7/28/2013

If you're a lone soldier you won't find anyone anyplace in Israel who will treat you better than the staff at the Heritage House. Thanks guys!

Ryan Michael Greiss8/02/2013

The heritage house was the best experience I've ever had in Jerusalem. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I will definitely be back at the heritage house when I'm back in Jerusalem!

Warren Kalaty6/25/2016

Great and very welcoming hostel! Highly recommended, so that you can have a home while your explore your homeland! Birthright, this is the best place to stay.

Erez Yusupov5/29/2017

Scumbags... Hope you choke on those pancakes you vile pigs.

Heather Ali7/21/2013

Making Rachel Corrie pancakes is totally childish and inhumane, and adding 5 dollars for every hate message....i heard of such practises before in my country during the times 1940-1945